Mascarene Paradise-Flycatcher
Terpsiphone bourbonnensis
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Monarchidae
About
The Mascarene paradise flycatcher is a species of bird in the monarch-flycatcher family Monarchidae. It is endemic to the Mascarene islands of Mauritius and Réunion. There are two subspecies recognized: the nominate subspecies from Réunion, also known as the Réunion paradise flycatcher; and T. b. desolata from Mauritius. However, recent genetic studies have shown that the two populations represent distinct evolutionary lineages. The Mascarene paradise flycatcher was originally described in the genus Muscicapa and the subspecies T. b. desolata was originally described as a separate species.
Fun Fact
There are two subspecies recognized: the nominate subspecies from Réunion, also known as the Réunion paradise flycatcher; and T.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Restricted to native evergreen and some plantations of Araucaria cunninghamii and A.
Diet
Feeds on a range of insects, including beetles, flies, dragonflies, moths, grasshoppers, and mayflies.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance